Carbohydrates or "carbs" as is referred to now is the predominant source of energy to our body. In recent times the word "carbs" has evoked a great feeling of hate and is often portrayed as a forbidden food. Carbs are...
Adai Recipes, Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
Tanjavur Adai Recipe | Recipe in Tamil
My second in the series of holiday breakfast special is the famous, "Tanjavur Adai". This delicacy belongs to the "dosa" family. Food historians have recorded that this speciality pancake has been a part of the South Indian cuisine since ancient...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
Stuffed Idly
Idly batter as requiredPotato boiled and mashed - 1/2 CupGrated carrot - 1/4 CupChopped, parboiled beans - 1/4 CupFresh coriander chopped - 1 TbspChilly powder - 1 TspTurmeric - 1/2 TspSalt to taste METHOD Combine all vegetables and spice powders and...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
Spring Idly
Bell peppers have always been lauded by food scientists as a rich source of antioxidants, ascorbic acid, and other phytochemicals. Vibrant capsicums in red, yellow, green, purple, and white not only lend to the color quotient of a recipe but...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
Rasam Idly
Idly the popular "tiffen" in the South of India has now travelled worldwide. This fermented cereal- pulse food is definitely a king of variety.... Idly - chutney, idly - sambhar, podi idly, idly fry, masala idly, stuffed idly..... The list...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada
How To Make IDLY / DOSA Batter
INGREDIENTS IDLY RICE - 4 CUPS RAW RICE - 1/4 CUP UDAD DAL - 1 CUP (whole without skin) FENUGREEK SEEDS - 1 TBSP SALT TO TASTE SAFE WATER FOR SOAKING AND GRINDING Pre -preparation Idly rice is a type...
Food Stories
THE APP-ETITE —“-Anything We Want, Where Ever And When Ever We Want’
My evening walk is "my time" when, I go for a fast walk on the busy roads darting between free pavements and the little space the roads provide. It's usually an interesting time during which I engage in scanning the...
Bakes
Vanilla Fruit Cake
Cakes are an all time favourite snack or a dessert. Though high in calories this food also has an equally good amount of protein. The nutritional quotient of this versatile food can be modified based on the ingredients added.... Walnuts...
Food Science
Glossary of Common Terms Used in FOOD COOKERY
TERM EXPLANATION AcidVinegar, Lemon juice, Tamarind juice Active dry yeastTiny dehydrated granules of yeast cells that are alive but dormant due to lack of moisture. AerateTo sift or sieve flours to incorporate air in them Al DentePasta or any food...
Sweets & Desserts
Fruit Jelebi Recipe with Video | Recipe in Tamil
SERVING - 4 (PORTION SIZE - 2 Numbers) APPLE RINGS - 8 FROM 1 MEDIUM APPLE OF 150 g MAIDA - 3/4 CUP DRY YEAST - 1/4 TSP SUGAR - 1 TSP GHEE - 1 TSP SUGAR SYRUP SUGAR - 1...